When you push up a hill or race along a straightaway, both your upper-body and lower-body muscles are relying on power and strength to move the bike against gravity and resistance. Surprised to learn ...
Several science-backed approaches can help build lean muscle, including resistance training, sleeping enough, and eating a nutrient-rich diet high in protein.
Rebuild strength after 45 with six standing moves—no equipment. Improve balance, power, and muscle in minutes a day.
When done right, Russian twists strengthen your entire core, improve stability, and define your midsection without risking injury.
But when it comes to a common no-go that many men do at the gym, physical therapists agree on a clear answer. Ahead, they share the the major fitness mistake, its risks and how to work out in a way ...
Strength training for seniors should emphasize posterior muscles like the glutes and upper back rather than mirror muscles to prevent pain and maintain independence.
A fitness expert who introduced training techniques to the US Navy SEALs, Marines and Army detailed the approach focused on training less and building muscle.
While the plank delivers improvements in core strength, hanging out in the plank position for more than one to two minutes tends to lead to diminishing rewards. It can be easy to hold the plank ...
Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...
In the second of a five-part series, Dana Santas shows how building strength in the side abdominal muscles can improve stability in movement and reduce low back pain.